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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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